Allan Belton, PLU President | Pacific Lutheran University
Allan Belton, PLU President | Pacific Lutheran University
This is the seventh highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Washington post-secondary schools during 2022.
Pierce County is home to four post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Pacific Lutheran University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $38,257.
Male coaches of men's teams received $29,414 on average in Pierce County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $28,290.
Research from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management found NCAA coaches are compensated like CEOs, with top coaches earning more than $1.5 million annually.
Pierce County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran University | $38,257 |
| University of Puget Sound | $34,357 |
| Pierce College District | $8,797 |
| Tacoma Community College | $8,000 |
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